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There are a nearly infinite number of career possibilities when it comes to design, simply because designers are needed in almost every business and industry. Interior design, clothing design, graphic design, landscape design, product design—the list goes on and on. Even the flower arrangements you send to your wife or girlfriend were created by a floral designer!

Regardless of what field of design interests you, as a student of design you will learn how to take the raw materials in your particular field (e.g., color, fabric, type, software, plastic) and use your creative genius to fashion those raw materials into something functional and aesthetically pleasing. If you’re studying graphic design, you’ll learn how to make eye-popping layouts for the web or print; if you’re studying interior design, you’ll study color, texture and spatial combinations, and so on. When you’re finished, you’ll be ready to take those ideas you’ve had roaming around in your brain, and turn them into tangible products the public can appreciate and enjoy.

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Southwestern Florida College – Digital Design

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Length to Graduate: 18 Months
Location: FL-Ft Myers, FL-Tampa
Students per Class: 21-30
Subject: Digital Design, Graphic Design

DESCRIPTION

Imagine a career that can allow you to transform the creative ideas in your head into art using computer technology as your medium. Southwest Florida College can help make it happen through their Digital Design program.

You can gain the necessary skills and knowledge to take symbols, images, and words, and transform them into an aesthetically pleasing design. Southwest Florida College can also provide you with hands-on experience using a variety of industry-related computer software applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Flash

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International Academy of Design & Technology – Graphic Design

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Length to Graduate: 3 Years
Location: IL-Chicago, IL-Schaumberg
Students per Class: 11-20
Tuition to Graduate: $69,300
Subject: Graphic Design

DESCRIPTION

Graphic Design degree programs and training from the Academy can help transform your design talent into the skills employers want.

Graphic designers work with clients to help them communicate ideas visually and generate creative ideas for packaging, imaging and design. Talented graphic designers with career-focused knowledge, skills and experience are in demand in a number of exciting industries.

ADVANTAGES

The Academy’s Career Services staff serves as a liaison between graduates and a network of employers to utilize as a resource when you’re ready to take your industry-current knowledge, skills and creative talents into the workplace.

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International Academy of Design & Technology – Game Design

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Length to Graduate: 3 Years
Location: IL-Chicago, IL-Schaumberg
Students per Class: 11-20
Tuition to Graduate: $69,300
Subject: Game Development, Art & Design

DESCRIPTION

If you want to prepare to enter some of today’s most exciting design career fields, the Visual Communications Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree program from the International Academy of Design & Technology could be the perfect choice for your training.

The Academy can allow you to learn the ins and outs of the broad visual communications field, from web design and modeling to animation and digital audio and video production. You can also have the opportunity to gain specialized skills related to your field of interest by choosing one of six different concentrations:

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International Academy of Design & Technology – Interior Design

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Length to Graduate: 3 Years
Location: FL-Tampa, IL-Chicago, MI-Detroit, NV-Las Vegas, TN-Nashville, FL-Orlando, CA-Sacramento, TX-San Antonio, IL-Schaumberg, WA-Seattle
Students per Class: 11-20
Tuition to Graduate: $69,300
Subject: Interior Design

DESCRIPTION

You have always had an eye for design and a passion for architecture. Sound familiar? If so, the Interior Design Associate or Bachelor Degree program options from the International Academy of Design & Technology could be the right choice for your career training.

The Academy can prepare you to transform commercial or residential interiors into beautiful and functional indoor spaces. The challenging curriculum includes everything from perspective drawing and computer aided design to advanced programming and furniture design. You can also learn the ins and outs of space planning, lighting fundamentals, architectural drafting and detailing, and much more.

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American Career Institute – Graphic and Web Designer

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Length to Graduate: 2 Years
Location: MD-Baltimore, MD-Columbia, MD-Wheaton, MA-Braintree, MA-Cambridge, MA-Framingham, MA-Springfield, MA-Woburn
Students per Class: 1-10
Tuition to Graduate: $18,000
Subject: Graphic Design, Media

DESCRIPTION

Do you have an interest in web design? Our Graphics & Web Design program can get you started on a career path that can allow you to apply your technical skills and creativity. Our web design-training program can prepare our students for some of today’s most in-demand jobs such as graphic designer, computer artist and web designer.

We pride ourselves on being a leading digital graphics school in Massachusetts and Maryland. Our Graphics & Web Design program is offered at our Braintree, Cambridge, Columbia, Framingham, Springfield and Woburn locations.

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American Career Institute – Digital Gaming Design

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Length to Graduate: 2 Years
Location: MD-Baltimore, MD-Columbia, MD-Wheaton, MA-Braintree, MA-Cambridge, MA-Framingham, MA-Springfield, MA-Woburn
Students per Class: 1-10
Tuition to Graduate: $18,000
Subject: Digital Design, Game Development, Art & Design

DESCRIPTION

Are you interested in a career where you can showcase your technical expertise and creativity? Does working on special effects, web design or video game design intrigue you? American Career Institute’s Digital Media programs may provide the exciting career opportunities you’re looking for.

Our Digital Media training series features programs in some of today’s most in-demand digital media areas. Our students can pursue careers ranging from advertising and corporate art departments to magazine publishing and Web development – all industries that have a need for digital media experts.

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Daymar College – Graphic Design

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Length to Graduate: 2 Years
Location: KY-Louisville, KY-Bowling Green
Students per Class: 11-20
Tuition to Graduate: $37,000
Subject: Graphic Design

DESCRIPTION

Are you artistic, creative, and also interested in the business world? If so, you are the perfect candidate for Daymar College’s Graphic Design Associate Degree or Diploma program. You will learn all about the world of design from computer design software to motion graphics.

The courses teach you how to use industry-standard software, including Visual Basic, Flash, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop. This will help you produce creative advertising and marketing campaigns. Get ready to embark on a graphic design career as a design assistant, production assistant, and much more!

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Bauder College – Interior Design

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Location: GA-Atlanta
Subject: Interior Design

DESCRIPTION

Do you enjoy creating the perfect ambience in your house through furniture and other accents? If so, you can turn your hobby into an enjoyable career with the Interior Design Associate of Arts Degree program from Bauder College. You will learn each step of the interior design process, from meeting with clients and strategic planning to the selection and placement of furniture.

Find out how you can prepare for exciting positions like Interior Design Assistant, Commercial Design Assistant, Home Furnishings Coordinator, and Model Home Merchandiser by requesting more information today!

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Bauder College – Graphic Design

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Location: GA-Atlanta
Subject: Graphic Design

DESCRIPTION

Imagine a career that allows you to create works of art using a computer as your medium. Bauder College can make it a reality with their Graphic Design Associate of Arts Degree program.

You will learn to design and create a wide variety of materials, including websites, magazines, logos, newspapers, print ads, and product packaging. Bauder College will also provide you with real-life experience through field trips and externships. Request more information today to find out how you can graduate prepared to work as a graphic designer in a wide range of industries.

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Video Symphony – Graphics Animation & Effects

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Length to Graduate: 10 Months
Location: CA-Burbank
Students per Class: 11-20
Tuition to Graduate: $20,995
Subject: Animation, Film Editing, Graphic Design

DESCRIPTION

Video Symphony is the launching pad of many successful careers in editing, graphic animation & effects, Pro Tools and 3D animation. All over the globe, in every facet of these industries, our students have worked on countless feature films and television shows–from Comedy Central’s South Park to big films such as Lord of the Rings: Return of the King and Disney’s Tron Legacy.

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Florida State University – Interior Design

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Length to Graduate: 4 Years
Location: FL-Tallahassee
Students per Class: 11-20
Tuition to Graduate: $119,964
Subject: Interior Design

DESCRIPTION
Our program, housed in the College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance, encompasses a CIDA accredited undergraduate study and graduate studies for the First Professional and Post Professional student. The major has a long history at FSU, evolving in the 1940s from home planning and advanced furnishing courses, to a comprehensive program meeting the needs of our built environments for today and the future.
Studies in the elements and principles of design, the history, theory and philosophy, the sociological and psychological aspects of space and ethics and sound business practices provide the groundwork of all good interior design. They lead to in depth study of the technical, graphic, design process and studio techniques required to solve the design problems of today’s complex interiors. Good interior design is not a luxury but a necessity. It can help to protect the environment, natural and human resources, and make the world a better place in which to live, work, and play.
ADVANTAGES
The Program is currently housed in the historic Eppes Hall and the Kellogg Research Building (with our main department office in 302 Eppes!) Aside from the department and faculty offices, our facilities consist of 4 design studios, a CAD Lab, Resource Room, a public critique space, student lounge, seminar and lecture spaces, and offices and congregation spaces for our graduate students. Construction is now underway for a $49.2 million renovation of the 1939 William Johnston Building, on Landis Green in the heart of the FSU campus. It will include new and renovated LEED certified space of over 130,000 sf. Construction is slated to be completed in Summer 2011. When we move in we will have state-of-the-art studios, lecture and technology areas, a 1000 sf gallery and a full woodworking shop.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
The department has a distinguished faculty of nine full-time members. These faculty are supplemented by adjunct faculty who are practicing professional interior designers, architects, and specialists in other areas and businesses related to interior design. All faculty members hold either a PhD or Master’s degree from major universities and have been chosen for their particular expertise in such areas as interior design, architecture, art and the technical and graphics aspects of design.
FINANCIAL AID
The traditional types of financial aid, which includes include grants, loans, and work-study are available.
SCHOLARSHIPS
All merit scholarships are awarded automatically based upon high school academic GPA and test performance, which we obtain from your application for admission.
CERTIFICATIONS
The Florida State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelors, masters, and doctor’s degrees.
SUMMARY
The Interior Design curriculum at Florida State is both demanding and rewarding and covers all areas of commercial and residential design. Design principles are applied to specific interiors including offices, restaurants, retail and hospitality venues, banks, healthcare facilities, as well as single and multi-family residences (including the special housing needs of the elderly and differently-abled.) Computer technology, and aspects of universal design and sustainability are spread throughout the course of study. The value we place on a global experience is underscored by a 22-year history of interior design focused summer abroad tours.
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Our program, housed in the College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance, encompasses a CIDA accredited undergraduate study and graduate studies for the First Professional and Post Professional student. The major has a long history at FSU, evolving in the 1940s from home planning and advanced furnishing courses, to a comprehensive program meeting the needs of our built environments for today and the future.

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Florida State University – Graphic Design

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Length to Graduate: 4 Years
Location: FL-Tallahassee
Students per Class: 11-20
Tuition to Graduate: $119,964
Subject: Graphic Design

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Art offers diverse opportunities for creative development and expression, provides instruction in the skills necessary for artistic creation, and guides students to an understanding of contemporary issues in the visual arts in an academically challenging environment. The department is committed to excellence in all programs and strives to combine curricular flexibility and a rigorous mix of experiences with opportunities for serious, focused study in art and design. The department benefits from the Museum of Fine Arts (MOFA) for student and faculty exhibitions. Additionally, the department serves as a resource to the rest of the University, providing exhibitions, visiting artist lectures, and foundation courses for related programs.

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Cazenovia College – Fashion Design

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Length to Graduate: 4 Years
Location: NY-Cazenovia
Students per Class: 11-20
Tuition to Graduate: $100,240
Subject: Fashion Design

DESCRIPTION

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree in Fashion Design offered by Cazenovia College prepares students to work in the fashion industry by developing the technical, creative, and knowledge-based skills they need to cultivate design ideas, create garments, and present their own fashion lines.
The Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) Degree in Fashion Merchandising emphasizes the business functions of the promotion and sale of fashions in the retail sector, and the coordination of the design, production and retail functions in the manufacturing sector of the fashion industry.

ADVANTAGES

Each April the Fashion Studies Department sponsors a professional caliber juried fashion show that captures the energy and excitement of the fashion industry. The show gives students an opportunity to display their designs to an audience of friends, family, faculty and industry professionals. Students may participate in the planning, promotion and production of the show through the Fashion Promotion class. The show, which also features an illustration display and Senior Collections, is the culmination of an entire year of illustrating, draping, patternmaking, construction of garments, and show planning by all fashion students.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

The weeklong Fashion Tour in New York City is offered each January to provide students with an overview of the fashion industry and to prepare them for internships. Students attend seminars with management personnel at a variety of fashion businesses including showrooms, design rooms, retailers, industry associations and museums. In addition, students tour the famous garment district for fabric and trim sourcing.

FINANCIAL AID

Cazenovia College’s Financial Aid Office is prepared to assist parents, prospective and enrolled students with information concerning sources of financial assistance and application procedures.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Cazenovia College has a comprehensive scholarship program reflecting our belief that outstanding candidates for freshman admission should be rewarded for their academic accomplishments on a basis other than financial need.

CERTIFICATIONS

Cazenovia College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

SUMMARY

At Cazenovia College students in the Fashion Studies Program enjoy the advantages of small-town life and unique opportunities offered by the Fashion Studies Department to explore the many facets of the fashion industry in New York City.

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Wood Tobe Coburn – Fashion Design

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Length to Graduate: 16 Months
Location: NY-New York
Students per Class: 21-30
Subject: Fashion Design

DESCRIPTION

Wood Tobe-Coburn graduates learn to sketch, develop concepts, use computerized pattern technologies, and sew their garments. Attention is given to understanding both the artistic and business side of the fashion industry.
Program Highlights include key courses in apparel design, fabric analysis, textile science and computer-aided apparel design.

ADVANTAGES

Located in the fashion district of New York City, our facility houses many of the resources you’ll need to start your career. From access to multiple computer labs to simulated medical labs, our students learn in a hands-on environment.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

The Wood Tobe-Coburn Career Placement Department is so much more than just the dusty binder of job openings typically found at other schools. Our career advisors work closely with our graduates to find opportunities that match what they are looking for in a job.

FINANCIAL AID

Wood Tobe-Coburn is committed to providing a variety of options to make your education affordable. As a Wood Tobe-Coburn student, you’ll have access to a variety of financial aid programs for those who qualify

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available.

CERTIFICATIONS

Wood Tobe-Coburn School is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and Commissioner of Education

SUMMARY

New York City is one of the hottest areas to be if you want to work in fashion. Wood Tobe Coburn graduates have access to teachers who have worked at big-name brands, to alumni who are currently working throughout the world, and to the heart of the Fashion District located steps from the front door of Wood Tobe Coburn.
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Stephens College – Fashion Design

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Length to Graduate: 4 Years
Location: MO-Columbia
Students per Class: 11-20
Tuition to Graduate: $101,400
Subject: Fashion Design

DESCRIPTION

Learn patternmaking and draping; and create original designs in career sportswear and dresses, active sportswear and suits and coats. FDP majors also study costume history; assist in fashion show productions on and off campus; and create fashion graphics, technical sketches, textile designs, and patterns using industry-specific Gerber, Kaledo, and off-the-shelf Mac-based applications.
You will create sketches and final designs critiqued by professional designers, merchandisers, and product developers for inclusion in Stephens’ spring student-managed fashion show. In the capstone senior collection course, you will develop a line in your preferred market niche and end the year with a professional portfolio to enhance your job search.

ADVANTAGES

Studies have found that, by attending women’s colleges, women have more opportunities to hold leadership positions, are more likely to graduate, develop higher levels of self-esteem, participate more fully in and out of class, tend to be more successful and happier in their careers and are more satisfied with their college experience compared with their counterparts in coeducational institutions.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Stephens professors combine years of teaching experience with industry expertise. They share with students their firsthand knowledge as designers, business owners and fashion consultants. Stephens faculty have presented juried fashion designs and research for the International Textile and Apparel Association, the Costume Society of America, and other design and art shows such as the Fashion Group International.

FINANCIAL AID

More than 95 percent of Stephens students receive some form of merit- or need-based aid. All qualified applicants who have been accepted for admission are eligible for merit scholarships, award, and grant consideration if they meet appropriate criteria

SCHOLARSHIPS

A student is considered for scholarships at the same time the Admission Committee evaluates her file. Merit scholarships are based on a student’s grade point average, ACT or SAT I score

CERTIFICATIONS

Lindenwood University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1918.

SUMMARY

By combining a liberal arts education with marketing, technical training and creativity, you will learn elements of design and their interaction as well as techniques of industry-based construction.

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